Wellness at Work (5 cr)
Code: V1362-3003
General information
Enrollment
24.05.2021 - 11.06.2021
Timing
15.09.2021 - 31.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
RDI proportion
4 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare
Teachers
- Tiina Wikström
Teacher in charge
Tiina Wikström
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Groups
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TOS221SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S21, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
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CCS221SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S21, Health and welfare
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
Learning outcomes
The student isable to
- broadly perceive different local and global factors that promote wellness at work in different fields
- identify different local and global programs, plans and good practices for wellness at work
- recognize and practice different ways and methods of reducing work-related stress factors and health and wellness risks, both in their own student lives and future working lives
- identify and acknowledge the best practices from employee to manager to impact wellness at work
Teaching methods
Kindly notice, this course is an interactive online course that takes place in Canvas and Zoom. Autumn 2021 theme is nature-related wellness at work.
Learning outcomes of the course
The student is able to
- broadly perceive different local and global factors that promote wellness at work in different fields
- identify different local and global programs, plans and good practices for wellness at work
- recognize and practice different ways and methods (such as multisensory methods, art, relaxation, NLP and other cognitive methods, narrativity, solution-oriented and supervisory methods etc.) of reducing work-related stress factors and health and wellness risks, both in their own student lives and future working lives
- identify and acknowledge the best practices from employee to manager to impact wellness at work
The course environment is Canvas, with zoom and padlet etc.
Learning materials and recommended literature
The course materials are provided during the course.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.” For further information visit Link.
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
This course is partly connected with relevant Erasmus+ or other projects. In Autumn 2021, this course is interlinked with nature-related work wellness project eLulu.
Important dates
The actual implementation schedule is directly visible to students in Pakki as implementation reservations. There is no exam in this course but the course includes a project-based portfolio.
Forms of internationality
The study unit is suitable for exchange students.
NB! This study unit is also suitable for Master students!
Students workload
One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.
Further information for students
According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrolment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.”
When places available, max 10 open UAS (Bachelor and Master) can attend the course.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner
“Students who have failed assignments or examinations required for passing a study unit must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. (Laurea degree regulations.)
All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. [If Urkund is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.]